Finance Lead

at  Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED FINANCE PROFESSIONAL PASSIONATE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE BIOECONOMY?

RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials is seeking a Finance Lead to manage our financial strategies and operations with expertise and integrity. This home-office position is based in Germany, Spain, or the UK, and the successful candidate must hold a valid work permit for their respective country.
As the Finance Lead, you will play a key role in managing all financial aspects of RSB’s operations, ensuring transparency and efficiency in our charitable and commercial efforts. RSB is known for its robust sustainability framework and drives best practices in sustainability across diverse sectors including aviation, chemicals, materials, and shipping. We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable bioeconomy. For more information, please visit www.rsb.org.

ABOUT US

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals working collaboratively around the globe to find innovative solutions to significant global challenges. We value work-life balance and professional development and embrace a collaborative working environment that encourages autonomy and engagement.

REQUIRED - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance management and accounting.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient spoken and written English.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial report preparation, financial analysis and strategies, business model and pricing development and international/multi-country accounting practices.
• Experience working remotely (home-office based).
• Strong ethics and confidentiality.
• Valid work permit for Germany, Spain, or the UK.

DESIRED - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge or experience with:
• Financial practices in Switzerland and/or the non-profit sector.
• International financial regulations and practices.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Certified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is advantageous.

YOUR ROLE

In the role of Finance Lead, you will work closely with the Executive Director to develop the organisation’s financial strategy and report directly to the Legal & Operations Associate Director to implement the organisation’s financial plan in alignment with the overall mission and objectives. Key responsibilities include:

Please provide your application with the following documents no later than 30 September 2024 to be considered for the role:

• A cover letter conveying your motivation for the position and joining the RSB team; and
• Your CV or resume, no more than two pages in length